Merida drove into the driveway of the mansion and hurried her sons out of the car. "Come on, boys, let's get inside!"
Jared, still holding his ice cream, tripped and fell, spilling his treat. He began to cry.
"Sorry, baby, hush now," Merida said, picking him up. "Mummy will get another ice cream."
Jared nodded and stopped crying. Merida dragged Jason inside, her body still trembling with fear.
As they entered the house, Merida's mother, Mrs. Corpus, came downstairs. "Hey, kids! How was your day?"
The boys ran to her, calling out "Grandma!" Merida's mother hugged them and asked if they had fun. They chattered excitedly about their day.
Mrs. Corpus noticed Merida's distress. "Merida, what's wrong? You look pale."
Merida tried to brush it off. "Nothing, Mother. I'm fine."
But Mrs. Cor
